Singles and solo travellers are becoming a growing market in the cruise industry proving that hitting the high seas alone doesn't mean having a lonely time at sea.
The Norwegian billionaire, who will now become executive chairman, leaves not merely a successful cruise line, but an entirely reshaped sector of global travel.
Carnival cruise fans in Australia have devolved into chaos after a series of too good to be true cruise deals were offered to Carnival VIFP members, and quickly snapped up by some on-the-ball cruisers.
Cruise lines are disappointed at the Treasurer Jim Chalmers' budget increase of the Passenger Movement Charge.
CLIA points out the it won't help Australia's attempts to persuade cruise lines to send more ships to the region.
She's the most specious ship yet from luxury line Oceania Cruises. James Sitters tells Rose Kelly and Peter Lynch what's on board the new class of ship, including restaurants, spas and suites.
